Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 26331ST.00.1220ST.01

Ref. 26331ST.00.1220ST.01A fine and attractive, “new old stock” stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, warranty, and presentation box

Manufacturer: Audemars Piguet Year: Circa 2017 Reference No: 26331ST.00.1220ST.01 Case No: KR7594M Model Name: Royal Oak Chronograph Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2385, 37 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet bracelet, max overall length 200mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Audemars Piguet double deployant clasp Dimensions: 41mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement, and clasp signed. Accessories: Accompanied by Audemars Piguet International Warranty Card, wooden presentation box, hang tag, product literature and outer packaging.Audemars Piguet released the Royal Oak wristwatch in 1972 as the world’s first stainless steel luxury sports watch with fully integrated bracelet. Designed by famed horologer Gerald Genta, it was a model that revolutionized luxury watches with a monobloc case featuring an octagonal bezel secured by eight hexagonal white gold screws. The model evolved over time with the introduction of complicated variants including the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar, followed later by the first Royal Oak Chronograph introduced in 1997. The reference 25860 housed the caliber 2385 based on the ultra-slim, Frederic Piguet caliber 1185, with the new movement being the thinnest self-winding chronograph movement made at the time, permitting the classic thin profile of the original Royal Oak to be maintained. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph was a commercial success, and to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the model, the firm released the successor reference 26331. Introduced at SIHH 2017, the 01 variant of the model features a wonderful blue tapisserie dial, while retaining all the hallmarks of the original Royal Oak with the hexagonal bezel secured by eight screws. The present example is preserved in brand new condition with its original factory stickers still present. Consigned by the original owner, the chronograph is accompanied by its International Warranty Card, and presentation box.